Domestic Violence Risk Assessment: Tools for Effective Prediction and Management

Description: Domestic Violence Risk Assessment by N. Zoe Hilton Effectively measuring and communicating the risk of domestic assault recidivism is an essential part of curbing domestic violence. This book for professionals involved in assessing and managing offenders presents a risk assessment system comprised of the Ontario Domestic Assault Risk Assessment and the Domestic Violence Risk Appraisal Guide. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The second edition of this authoritative text helps professionals charged with curbing domestic violence to assess and manage offenders and their risk of recidivism. With thoroughly updated guidelines and scoring manuals based on user experiences and international research, this book presents a comprehensive risk assessment system comprised of the Ontario Domestic Assault Risk Assessment (ODARA) and the Domestic Violence Risk Appraisal Guide (DVRAG). It demonstrates how to score, interpret, and communicate the results of these evaluations, and how to incorporate their results into broader discussions of public policy. The detailed guidelines in this manual are accessible to a wide interdisciplinary audience, including psychologists, victim service and child protection workers, lawyers, police, and threat analysts. Also new to this edition are coverage of female offenders, alongside male offenders, and further guidance for assisting victims of domestic violence, making this a crucial resource for ensuring victim safety, treating offenders, and informing criminal justice procedures through empirically informed research and practice. Author Biography N. Zoe Hilton, PhD, is associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Toronto and Senior Research Scientist at the Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care in Penetanguishene, Ontario. She is also a registered psychologist and a Fellow of the Canadian Psychological Association. She has authored or coauthored over 100 publications, primarily on violence risk assessment, risk communication, and other areas of forensic psychology. She received the 2010 Significant Contribution Award from the Canadian Psychological Association Criminal Justice Section for outstanding contributions to domestic violence risk assessment. Zoe Hilton lives and works in Ontario, Canada. Table of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction: Domestic Violence Assessment and Risk ManagementPart I. Overview of Domestic Violence Risk Assessment Chapter 1. Domestic Violence Risk Assessment Research and Theory Chapter 2: Risk Assessment for Criminal Justice, Domestic Violence Treatment, and Victim ServicesPart II: Understanding and Applying the ODARA and the DVRAG Chapter 3: Creating a Frontline Risk Assessment: The Ontario Domestic Assault Risk Assessment (ODARA) Chapter 4: Validations and Applications of the Ontario Domestic Assault Risk Assessment (ODARA) Chapter 5: Creating an In-depth Risk Assessment: The Domestic Violence Risk Appraisal Guide (DVRAG) Chapter 6: Scoring Manual for the Ontario Domestic Assault Risk Assessment (ODARA) Chapter 7: Scoring Manual for the Domestic Violence Risk Appraisal Guide (DVRAG)Part III: Additional Considerations for Risk Assessment and Management Chapter 8: Choosing a Risk Assessment Approach: Hypothesis Versus Evidence Chapter 9: Risk Communication Chapter 10: Implementing Actuarial Risk Assessment Chapter 11: Questions and Answers about the Ontario Domestic Assault Risk Assessment / Domestic Violence Risk Appraisal Guide (ODARA/DVRAG) System Afterword: Future Directions in Domestic Abuse Assessment and Risk Management Appendix: Case Materials for Scoring Practice References Index About the Author Long Description This authoritative second edition helps those charged with curbing domestic violence assess and manage offenders and the risk of recidivism.Effectively measuring and communicating the risk of domestic assault recidivism is an essential part of curbing domestic violence. This authoritative book for psychologists, child protection workers, lawyers, and other professionals involved in assessing and managing offenders presents a comprehensive risk assessment system comprised of the Ontario Domestic Assault Risk Assessment (ODARA) and the Domestic Violence Risk Appraisal Guide (DVRAG). It demonstrates how to score, interpret, and communicate the results of these assessments, and how to incorporate their results into broader discussions of public policy. The appraisals have been thoroughly updated to accurately assess individuals from a variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds, along with new coverage of female offenders alongside male offenders, making this new edition a crucial resource for ensuring victim safety, offender treatment, and criminal justice in the modern world. Details ISBN1433832917 Author N. Zoe Hilton Publisher American Psychological Association Edition 2nd ISBN-10 1433832917 ISBN-13 9781433832918 Format Paperback Imprint American Psychological Association Subtitle Tools for Effective Prediction and Management Place of Publication Washington DC Country of Publication United States Short Title Domestic Violence Risk Assessment Language English Pages 349 Year 2020 NZ Release Date 2020-12-29 UK Release Date 2020-12-30 DEWEY 362.82922 Illustrations 10 tables, 9 figures, and 5 exhibits Audience Professional & Vocational Edition Description 2nd edition Publication Date 2020-12-29 Replaces 9781433804663 US Release Date 2020-12-29 AU Release Date 2021-01-29 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:130744298;

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